@AASAHQ and @AASAdvocacy have a new update on the infrastructure negotiations on the Leading Edge Blog. Check out the analysis via the link: https://t.co/3KPVFckGUP
USAC and the FCC announced a series of webinars (scheduled for this week and next!) on the Emergency Connectivity Fund. To make it easier, each webinar has been geared towards a specific audience. To learn more, visit us here: https://t.co/hyuIvv7jAv.
Big news from the FCC today: the application window for the American Rescue Plan #HomeworkGap funding will open June 29. Schools will have 45 days to apply.
Details for related webinars with USAC on the blog: https://t.co/4dkCfy6Ub0
On June 11, 2021, the USDA submitted a response to AASA's coalition letter requesting that the department extend and expand opportunities for states to participate in the Direct Certification with Medicaid Demonstration Project. Read AASA's letter and the USDA response here:
A year after George Floyd's murder and nationwide protests, which school districts ended school policing programs, cut their programs, or made significant changes to them?
This detailed @educationweek database gives you answers: https://t.co/MpStWzhdsk
CEF is a strong and wide coalition of more than 100 organizations/institutions advocating for a greater federal investment in education and sharing info on the importance of #edfunding and current action. We welcome our 2 newest members: @chiefsforchange and @Campaign4Kids!
Also, @usedgov is hosting a webinar on the new guidance on June 9, from 4-5 p.m. (ET), to engage stakeholders with the state and district technology leaders who are referenced and helped inform its newly released resources. Register here: https://t.co/UnkMDa140P
PSA: @usedgov and @FCC released new resources that outline strategies school districts can use to close the digital divide. @AASAdvocacy & @AASAHQ has a synopsis of this guidance here: https://t.co/YWfnjp20p9
In the final #AccelerateNotRemediate webinar from @AASAHQ & LPI, we will be discussing equity-centered strategies for accelerating learning during & beyond #COVID19. Watch live now on Facebook: https://t.co/FESHOCr12H
ICYMI: "I think it’s highly possible that schools could be left out of whatever infrastructure proposal moves forward on Capitol Hill. We are fighting again to make sure that doesn’t happen,” said @CXRogers16
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Friendly reminder that you can now keep up with the AASA advocacy team's activities by following @AASAdvocacy. Whether you're concerned with infrastructure, school nutrition, or any other pertinent K-12 ed issue, we've got you covered!
ED ESSER/GEER Use Of Funds Guidance Is Out!
At last the U.S. Department of Education has released its FAQ on how ESSER funding in CARES, CCRSA and most importantly in ARP. Please take time to read the guidance. Read more details here: https://t.co/3jIIKa71Zh
K-12 schools should be included in the next infrastructure package. Decades of underinvestment and neglect have led to millions of students attending school in outdated and crumbling buildings. Congress can fix this. 🧵
Thanks to the ARP, LEAs will have significant new funding to implement big-picture thinking to support youth experiencing homelessness. Join @AASAHQ, to learn how supts plan to use new ESSER and targeted ARP funds to support these students. Register here: https://t.co/cobwq3jLJK